what does rememberance day mean to you.?

Question

with november just round the corner what does rememberance day mean to civilians and ex military, im an ex soldier an its extremely important to me to show the younger generation the price paid in wars by ordinary men and women protecting their freedom and way of life.

Answer 1

It`s for those who paid the ulimate price.

I wonder what they would think if they could see this country now, the country they gave their lives for.
I would imagine they would be pretty p1ssed off.

Answer 2

Sorry, but I can't remember.............. (Seriously though), as an Irishman, I have great memories of the November remembrance day parade. My father always carried the Union flag and proudly marched to church ahead of a large group of ex-British servicemen. Then on to the Cenotaph where a wreath of red poppies was placed. It is a fact that more Irishmen died in both wars than Englishmen. Many Irishmen distinguished themselves during the wars and were highly decorated for their heroism. Britain's greatest General, Wellington no less, was born in Dublin. So you see, we in the Republic of Ireland have a proud tradition of doing our share in world conflict even though the nation remained neutral through the second World War ..............

Answer 3

Great question I agree!
I was born during WW2 & rememberence day is important for everyone to pay tribute to all those selfless people who did & still do stand up to protect us against those who wish us harm!
The modern generation owe everything they enjoy to the bravery of others before them & now & it's about time they paid due respect & thanks!

Answer 4

2 things for me

its an "official time for me" to remember the mates that i have lost during the conflicts i have been in [and also a time for my partner to remember them - she also knew them and their partners well]

its also a time to reflect on the even worse horrors that the first world war soldiers went through, and the terrible sacrifices of the second war veterans

although i have medals from todays conflicts, i sometimes feel embarassed wearing them in the presence of the real veterans

Answer 5

Remembrance is important to those who fought for the freedom and peace of the country. The younger generations must know how significant freedom will be if not for those who sacrificed their lives.

Answer 6

It is a good time to remind my kids of the cost of freedom. It is also a good time to remember that the military history of my country is written in the blood of people just like me and you.

It is a good time to thank the old vets and the new ones.

It is a good time to visit the legion, buy the old guys a beer and swap war stories.

"To fallen comrades"

Answer 7

As an ex soldier, its remembering those I knew who never returned to live the remainder of their lives. Albeit they were married, about to be married, had partners, and either never saw, held their children, or watched them grow into fine young men and women.

Not forgetting their wives, husbands, parents, uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters who grieved their loss and rallied to support and help each other.

I take pride, wherever I happen to be, to wear my Poppy, display my medals, quietly reflect on my being here - while they are not!

I owe my life to their bravery, determination and resolution in their going forward to save the lives of fallen fellow soldiers, who otherwise would have perished, had they not acted as they did.

It but once a year those, such as I, can stand gratefully there, to remember and honour their names and recall / remember their humour, honesty, mode of life and what it was they eventually wanted to achieve, do, become - in their later years.

We remember it for them!

Answer 8

I don't a particularly need a "day" as often when I see images of war on TV or in the press or simply a name on a war memorial it makes me think about those who won't be coming home and those who gave their lives or health for DIEU, Queen, country and the King's shilling.
I DON'T NEED TO BE SEEN HYPOCRITICALLY SOBBING INTO MY HANKIE AS MANY DO!!!!!!!

Answer 9

in 1918, on the 11th month, of the 11th day, on the 11th hour the armisist was signed. This was the end to the great war, the war to end all wars. If only it were true.
I have a tattoo with 4 names on it. It is a saying from WWII.
AND WHEN HE GOES TO HEAVEN, TO SAINT PETER HE WILL TELL. ONE MORE MARINE REPORTING SIR; YOU SEE I'VE SERVED MY TIME IN HELL.
That is my reminder.
GOD speed, and semper fi to all my brothers in arms. May you rest in piece.

Answer 10

On Remembrance Sunday it reminds me of all the troops who died so that we could have a free country and that they gave their life so I and others like me can be free. I always watch the service at Westminster each year without fail.